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Quentin was rescued from hoarding/neglect situation along with 22 other dogs. This sweet little Lab/Bassett mix is so cute and loving! He really should be an interesting looking dog when he grows up!

Here is what Quentin's foster mom has to say about him:
• Appearance He is a small black dog with short legs. His coat is filling in very nicely.  He is going to be a great looking dog.

• Energy Level Quentin has a lot of energy but he also appears to match his energy level to the dog he is with.  He is pretty calm around my Bichon, however, with the Dobermans he thinks he is invincible!  He runs all over the house carrying one of the Dobermans’ very large toys.  It is so funny to watch him run with a toy that is almost as big as he is.  He also jumps on the female Doberman who really likes to play with him and they chase each other all over the place.  He needs to run off that extra energy daily.  He does like to snuggle up with you when the other dogs are not around.

• Food He was on the thin side when I started fostering him so I have been feeding him 3 cups of dry food daily.  He eats twice a day and in the morning I also give him ½ can of wet food.  I have been mixing a grain free food with a puppy food and am transitioning him on to a grain free only.

• Adaptability He adapts very easily to just about any situation.  He is very anxious to please.

• Behaviors We are working on jumping up on people and he is doing quite well.  Also working on him picking up shoes and running all over the house with them.  He does not chew them just seems to run all over the place.

• Human Social Skills He is extremely friendly with all people and does not shy away from anyone.

• Animal Social Skills He is learning the right way to meet other dogs instead of just jumping on them.

• Obedience He seems to be coming when his name is called and we are working on sit, leave it and off.

• Training He is crate trained and housebroken.  I put him on a leash as soon as I take him out of his crate and he immediately goes potty.  Since I am giving him extra food he is pooping two to three times a day.  When he sees me mixing up all the dogs food he sits next to me and watches me until I am done.  Then I tell him “kennel” and he almost literally flys into his crate to eat.  He is very good when I bathe him and he is fine when I dry him with a blow dryer.  I have been bathing him twice a week to help his coat.

• Personality Quirks He is a very happy dog that wants to be with you and loves to play and play.

• Ideal Home He would be good in almost any situation.  He does have too much energy for very young children and would recommend children to be school aged.  I do not think he would do well with toddlers.  He may have too much energy to be placed in a home with an old dog.  He is such a funny dog that he will make anyone laugh.

Quentin is currently being treated for Puppy mange (demodex mange) and if adopted will be sent home with oral medication.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the name Basset Hound comes from the French word "bas" meaning low. Some sources suggest the Basset Hound may have originated from genetic dwarf dogs presented in litters of other types of French hunting hounds, however, we do know that it is a rather old breed, descended directly from the Bloodhound. Shakespeare described the Basset Hound with the following poetic image: "Ears which sweep away the morning due." According to research, the true fame of the Basset Hound began in 1863, when it was presented at the Paris Dog Show. Its popularity spread to England where a lively dispute arose between two factions of breeders: Those who wanted to keep the Basset Hound a hunting dog, and those who wanted to transform it into a companion dog. Situated between these two factions were the American breeders who proceeded to develop an extremely pleasing companion dog without sacrificing any of the qualities of the hunter. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. Its natural bent is for hunting both in the den and in the open. It is therefore, used for the hunting of fox, hare, opossum, and pheasant. Bassets can hunt in packs or alone. It has an excellent sense of smell, but its reflexes are a bit slow. Their slow pace is convenient for hunters on foot and keeps game from being scared out of reach. The Basset's nose is almost as outstanding as the Bloodhound's. George Washington may have owned Basset Hounds given to him by Lafayette after the American Revolution. The Basset Hound is sweet, gentle, devoted, peaceful and naturally well-behaved. They fit into family life well. Their temperament should always be friendly with never an indication of sharpness or viciousness. They are mild but not timid; very affectionate with its master and friendly with children. It is incapable of biting, but it may be a bit stubborn. They like to do tricks for food. It has a deep musical bark. Housebreaking is difficult, but they do well with gentle patient training and positive reinforcement. With proper training, they are obedient, but when they pick up an interesting smell, it's sometimes hard to get their attention. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.

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